No fear Friday is here!!!

 TGIF!! September is fall month with beautiful leaves of all different colors, take a walk on a trail, with your loved ones. Observe the beauty of nature of different changes of seasons, A great time to to take hike in the mountains, or a brisk walk with cooler temperatures coming, fall is time to celebrate holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, getting together with family and friends during this time. Take in the beautiful scenery observing the squirells running and hiding its food in a safe place, hearing the birds singing and chirping, what a wonderful sight to see. It is a great time to go camping with family before it gets cold, go fishing, swimming, or just hanging around campfire roasting marshmallows and telling scary ghost stories. The most important event is to get together with family and friends that you haven't seen because of your daily busy activities.   

September is Yoga month is another source of great fitness for your body and also your mind, do some stretching exercises some breathing exercise which relieves stress. Yoga benefits your health especially if you want to burn excessive calories. If you want to do some yoga the only devise you need is your yoga mat, you do not need any extentsive heavy equipment because it is not a competive sport like football or baseball or soccer. Yoga benefits your arms, legs, biceps, and even if you have a sore back, so don't hesitate do some yoga inside your home or even better go outside near a park or beach, but don't forget to social distance if you are around a large gathering. But best of all yoga gives you a full body work-out, but won't impact on your joints.

September is Pain Awarness Month so go your doctor and get your BPH checked out, BPH stands for (Benign Prostactic Hyplasia) it affects men especially over the age of sixty years old. Some of the causes are sex hormone changes, Obseity, Heart problems, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Prostate Cancer, and it also from genetics. Some of the symptoms following are: Frequent urination, Nocturia, Difficulty in starting urination or straining while urinating, Weak or continous stream of urine, Dribbling at the end of urination, Inability to empty your bladder, Blood in the urine, Urinary incontinence, Urinary retention, and Erectile dysfunction. Another good source for enlargement of your prostate is to eat a healthy well balanced meal, get enough exercise, get sufficient amount of sleep, and try not to be stressed. So in the meantime try our Herbal Natural PlantBased Supplement called UMOOZE. 

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Happy Hump Day!!!

 Do you know what day this is?  Happy Hump day!! We are in the middle of the week, two more days till friday yay!!. September is time of season when leaves turn all different colors, and the temperature starts to cool now. But what I love about autumn is you can take a brisk walk or jog without sweating a lot, you can take in the fresh cool breeze, see the birds chirping, and the squirrels protecting their nuts in a tree. A beautiful time just to observe nature around you. Maybe a great idea is to go camping and take a hike in the woods, which is a fantastic exercise for your body and observe the beautiful scenery around you, maybe go fishing, swimming, or just hangout with family and friends around the campfire roasting marshmallows. It is just a glorious time to be around with nature, and wonderful time to spent  with loved ones.

September is also Pain Awarness Month!!! It is a good time to get your BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyplasia) checked out with your physician. BPH effects middle ages men and senior citizens. So if you are experiencing certain symptoms as follows: Frequent urination, Nocturia, Diffculty starting urination or straining while urinating, Wek or continous stream of urine, Dribbling at the end of urination, Inability to empty your bladder, Blood in the urine, Urinary incontinence, Urinary retention, and Erectile dysfunction. One of the best options you can do for your body is to eat a balanced meal, keep hydrated at all times, get sufficient amount a sleep at night, and try not to be stressed because it puts presssure not only on your body, but your mind also. So why don't you try our natural herbal plantbased supplement UMOOZE. 

September is also Yoga month which is great for your body and your mind. So if you decide to do some exercise you can do inside your home or go outside to a park or a beach, but don't forget to take your yoga mat. Yoga strengthens your muscles and is not strenuous on your joints, when doing Yoga you not need any equipment just use your own body strength. Yoga releases any stress consuming your mind especially since it is Pain Awarness Month it is so beneficial . Yoga does more than burn calories it poses strengtening and stretching with deep breathing and mediation or while relaxing your body and mind at the same time. 

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Monday Blues!!

Monday Blues!!! Last day of Summer, So go out to the beach enjoy have a barbeque, and a picinic. Go swimming plays ome volleyball or just take a long brisk walk with some friends and family. Don't miss being outdoors for last day of summer, exercise so important for your body and mind, if you can't exercise than just sunbath and  build some sandcastles with your kids, and just enjoy the company around you. Always wear your sunscreen it is very important to protect your skin, stay hydrated because the sun can take a lot of the nutriton out of your body. If their is a large gathering when you are on the beach social distance as best as you possible can. 

August is wellness month so any older men in your family and of course any senior citizens please get a check-up with your doctor regarding your BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), the following symptoms of an enlarged prostate as follows: frequent urination, Nocturia, Weakness or a continous stream of urine, Dribbling at the end of urination, Inability to empty your bladder, Blood in the urine, Urinary incontience, Urinary retention, and Erectile dyfunction. So please if you are experiencing any of these symptoms please be advise to get medical attention immediately. Also to help with an enlarged proatate eat a balanced healthy meal, get sufficient amount of sleep, try not to get overly stressed in your daily life. But in the meantime try our natural herbal plant based supplement UMOOZE. 

August is National golf month so go out there and get dome exercise with some buddies and play a round of golf, enjoy the fresh air and comrade of your buddies. Even try to play on teams as a fun competition to see who can swing the hardest, the fastest and get a par in one. Golf is also escape from your work and other activities, But most of all it is a healthy way to help your enlarged prostate. Exercise is one of the best remedy for all men of all ages not only to be in tip top physically, but it is also great to stimulate your mind. 

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My favorite F word FRIDAY!!!!

My favorite F word is FRIDAY!!! TGIF!! Doing anythng special this friday? How about celebrate the last day of summer and go to the beach and relax, take in the sunshine and the ocean. Soothe your body with the sounds of the waves!! Take a long walk on the sand and feel the heat on your feet, just take it all in. But if you want to do some fun outdoor activity, How about catch some waves? Swim as far as you like, play some voleyball, or just sunbath. But the best  time is spent with friends and family. The company of others does a body and mind good. But remember social distance as best as you can and always wear sunscreen to protect your body also. It is very important to be hydrated especially in that hot sun and if your involved with any outdoor activities. 

August is also wellness month take care of your prostate gentlemen, enlarged prostate can cause a lot of discomfort especially in middle age men and men in their senior years. So here are some facts to go by the following symptoms regarding BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyplasia) is Frequent urination, Nocturia, Weak or continous stream of urine, Inable to empty your bladder, Blood in urine, Urinary retention, Erectile dysfunction, and Bladder and Kidney infections. So if you are experiencing any of theese particular symptoms get a check up with your physican. But in the meantime please try our herbal plant based supplement UMOOZE...

August is golf month so if you love playing golf go out their with some buddies and colleagues and play a round of golf, the exercise for your enlarged prostate is very beneficial to your body and also very beneficial to your mind. Remember always keep busy be stress free, exercise always is a great remedy for a daily hectic lives, eat a balance meal, get the proper amount of sleep, and drink pleanty of liquids to hydrate your body. So when you out their on the golf course play some one on one games to challenge each other, it is fun and everyone likes a little bit of competition now and than. 

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Terrific Tuesday for BPH

 

Terrific Tuesday for BPH  What a wonderful day to go the beach walk near the ocean, maybe fish off the dock. It is a beautiful sunny day, have a couple of cool drinks and sit at the cabana at watch the waves. whatever you decide to do just have a good workout it is also Wellness month meaning have a smart balanced meal, get as much as rest as possible, exercise as a daily routine but most of all try not to get stressed especially in this hectic climate. Remember if you are sunbathing always wear sunscreen and social distance as best as you can. 

August is also golf month if you decide to play some rounds of golf with your friends and family, enjoy your time with them, golf is also great source of exercise.  Have a match between friends and family competition in a fun way is not only healty for the body but also for the mind. But remember don't swing too hard you might hurt your BPH (Benign Prostate Hyperplasia).

As far as wellness month is upon us you should get a check-up with your doctor regarding your BPH it causes certain ailment in men, but especaially in older men and senior citizens. the symptoms to look out for is frequent urination or urent need to urinate, especially to urinate frequently at night, diffculty starting to urinate, a weak stream, more complicated symptoms will be bllood in the urine, and  kidney stones. so if you are experiencing any of this variey of symptoms try our natural supplement UMOOZE.

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Men With BPH Get Over Hump Day at the Beach

Do you know what day this is? Happy Hump Day! We're in the middle of the first week of August. Remember August is Wellness Month and Golf Month. You could also be doing some activities on the beach, but remember to social distance. Some ideas for physical activity on the beach include taking a stroll, jogging, playing volleyball, and swimming (just be careful and be near the lifeguard). 

Remember when you're out in the sun, wear sunscreen protection, and don't forget about your dear old prostate. As men get older, their prostate grows larger in size. This is called BPH, and symptoms may include frequent urination, struggle to start and stop urination, sensation of urine remaining in the bladder, weak stream, dribble at the end of urination, and blood in urine. 

One of the recommendations by doctors for patients with mild BPH is to exercise and eat well. If you're struggling with getting up many times a night to go to the bathroom, one tip is to drink fluids during the day and less at night. Some men may think that drinking less fluids or not drinking will help with their frequent urination symptoms, but actually, this is wrong. Drinking less fluids will do two things: 1) it will dehydrate you, which is not good if you're out on a hot summer beach day, and 2) it will make urine in your bladder thicker, which can irritate the walls of the bladder. Again, the tip is to drink during the day and less at night. Avoid or reduce diuretics like caffeine and tea. Pelvic floor exercises may also help with the urges. 

So men, if you want to have fun beach days, remember to social distance and practice good prostate health. If you want a natural solution for mild BPH, consider UMOOZE (which contains astragalus and soy extracts). It had promising results in a clinical trial compared to a placebo. Restore your quality of life and enjoy volleyball at the beach with the boys! 

 

Riding the Wave in a Storm: BPH Edition

Riding the wave in the storm... Why weather the storm with BPH when it can be sunny skies with a dose of UMOOZE? You owe it to yourself to use an umbrella outside so don't forget about protecting what's inside too. Are you 50+? You have up to 80% risk of prostate enlargement. It can lead to kidney complications and urinary blockages. If you're below 50 and think it's smooth sailing, you still have a 25% chance. Why leave it up to chance when you can ride into the sunset?

August is National Wellness Month so enjoy some outdoor activities such as golfing, jogging taking in some sun, but don't forget to put the sunscreen on for protection. So don't ride the storm too rough because the waves will wipe you out. So keep safe from unexpected Hurricane Isaias.

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Freaky Friday: TGIF with BPH

TGIF! Any plans for this weekend? It is the end of July and the end of Parks and Recreation month.

Do you remember the movie Freaky Friday? Imagine if the son and the father switched bodies instead.

The son may learn that his father has BPH (prostate enlargement). It is a common condition in older men,

where the prostate grows in size, and symptoms include the following: 

frequent urination,

nocturia,

struggle to stop and start urination,

sensation of urine remaining in the bladder,

slow urinary flow,

urges and incontinence 

Some ways to manage the symptoms include the following:

exercise,

eat a balanced diet,

pelvic floor exercises,

safe heat therapy,

regular fluid intake and less at night

Make an appointment to see your doctor if you have BPH. Try UMOOZE if you have mild BPH. Its natural ingredients may support the prostate and safely reduce the symptoms. 

So enjoy your weekend and take care of your prostate!

  

Frontline Doctors on Thankful Thursday

For men who have enlarged prostates, talk to your family members and friends get yourselves examined by a doctor. We're approaching the end of the month of July, and summer is a good time to work out. If you decide to go out for a run or a jog, make sure you use sunscreen, practice social distancing, stay hydrated.

Let's delve a little more into prostate enlargement (known as BPH). Symptoms include weak urinary stream, stopping and starting of urination, dribbling after completing urination, frequent urination in the day but mostly at night, sensation of incomplete emptying of the bladder, and urges. Left untreated, it could lead to urinary infections, sexual dysfunction, damage to the bladder and kidneys, and complete blockage of the urethra. It's a common condition in men over 50 and it is seen often in senior men. Show appreciation to yourself and your doctors by getting yourself checked and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This can help you with BPH management. 

Make sure when you get a blood test, your vitamin levels are balanced. If you are checking for prostate enlargement, your doctor may recommend a PSA blood test to check for the prostate antigens in your blood. 

This Thankful Thursday, think of what your doctor would recommend. They may suggest physical activity in the park. It just so happens that July is Parks and Recreation Month. Men with BPH may benefit from the relaxing green scenery of the park, as well as the physical activity. Being in a park environment may help reduce the stress of living with BPH. 

For mild symptoms, you may consider using UMOOZE. UMOOZE is a plant based treatment with astragalus and soy extracts which could serve as a complementary treatment alongside a healthy diet and exercises for managing BPH symptoms. It has been tested clinically for men with BPH who sought to improve their symptoms versus a placebo with promising results. 

Thank you to all the frontline workers supporting the public during the pandemic, and thank you to the public and BPH patients who are looking out for their health! Please get your health checkup! 

Wednesdays for Men Over the Hump

Happy Hump Day! You're halfway through the week. If you're an older man, you've already passed your mid-life crisis and now your next crisis involves your enlarged prostate.  Prostate enlargement affects many older men, so much in fact that by the time you're in your 50s, around half of men will have this condition, and almost 80%-90% of men in their 90s will have it. Prostate enlargement is also known as BPH (short for benign prostatic hyperplasia). 

Camels may benefit from large humps, but men unfortunately don't benefit from large prostates. Symptoms of prostate enlargement include frequent urination, poor or slow urinary flow, struggle to stop or start urination, urges, and dribble at the end of urination, among other unpleasant urinary symptoms. If left untreated, the prostate could grow so large as to completely block the urethra, and you would need to visit an emergency room from the complete inability to expel urine. Other consequences involve damage to kidneys and the bladder. 

As the month of July comes to a close, and we're halfway through the last week of July, we ask men and the people who are part of men's lives to help spread awareness of BPH. Encourage men to get regular health checks, encourage them to talk to their doctors, and encourage them to lead healthy lifestyles that can slow the aggravation of BPH. These remaining sunny days, you can also make your way to the park for a jog or a walk. Remember if you go to the park, wear sunscreen, practice social distancing and good hygiene, and drink plenty of water to stay cool. 

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and it's almost at its close, but parks will likely be open long after July if we do our part and maintain social distance and promote the proper maintenance of parks. Don't discard gloves and face coverings on the ground. 

If you're a man with BPH, getting that jog in can promote good health and maintenance of your body weight. If you're a man who likes the outdoors and nature, going to your local park may ease your mind. If you like nature, your prostate health may benefit from a natural solution for BPH such as UMOOZE. UMOOZE contains astragalus and soy extracts for promoting prostate health and may help reduce BPH symptoms such as frequent urination.

Again, happy hump day! Enjoy the rest of the week! 

Big Beachballs This Summer, No Big Prostates!

In the heat of summer, many people would like to either stay cool at home, or hit the parks and beaches. Of course, we need to practice social distancing when going outside so that we can safely enjoy the outdoors. If you're a man experiencing BPH (prostate enlargement), you may be in the mood to go outside and kick the good old ball around with some buddies, but your mind may be focused on your bladder. 

BPH, which is short for benign prostatic hyperplasia, is a common condition that occurs in men who are reaching their 40s or older, where the prostate gland grows in size and may be associated with uncomfortable urinary symptoms. These include frequent urination (day and night), slow urinary flow, struggle to start and stop urination, urges, incontinence, and sensation of urine after voiding. When all you can think about is where the nearest bathroom is, it may deter you from going out with friends and family. 

We have about four days left of July, which is Parks and Recreation month (you may be thinking of the comedy show, but we actually mean your local and national parks). As July comes to a close, we want to know if you've been taking care of your prostate health. It's not a fun topic for men, and men may avoid seeing their doctor, but it's very important to be able to manage your BPH if you've been diagnosed. A lot of the prostate health symptoms are similar across the board, so seeing your doctor is important. 

Imagine a man with BPH losing a good night's rest because he had to get up many times a night to go to the bathroom. Imagine a man with BPH not going out with his buddies to play ball because he was focused on where the nearest bathrooms are. Imagine a man with BPH too tired to even go out because he lost sleep from those nightly bathroom trips. BPH can lower a man's quality of life, and men who are living longer and growing older deserve relief! 

If you or someone you know has had these symptoms or has been diagnosed with BPH, especially in the mild stages, know that relief is out there! Practicing healthy lifestyle habits such as eating well and getting physical activity (like at the park), is a good place to start. If you are open to natural solutions, something like UMOOZE may be worth considering. It was clinically tested on men with BPH compared to a placebo, and showed promising results. 

Enjoy your day, and if you go to the park, remember to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and practice social distancing and good hygiene!   

Prostate Enlargement in July

It's the last week of Parks and Recreation Month this month of July. Parks and Recreation Month recognizes the efforts of park staff in maintaining our public parks, and in addition, it encourages the public to go out and enjoy park spaces. With the pandemic, the public is asked to maintain social distancing and safety measures to keep parks as a safe environment. Men with BPH (a common prostate enlargement condition associated with symptoms like frequent urination and slow urinary flow) can also benefit from visits to the park by taking a walk or jog as well as clearing your mind in the calm, green environment. 

As July comes to a close, what are men with BPH doing to enjoy the last week? Do you even know what BPH is? Some may know BPH first hand without knowing that it's called as such. Getting up many times to go to the bathroom, especially at night? Notice that your stream is slower or weaker than normal, that it's hard to start or stop urination? Have you talked to your doctor? 

Men's health and awareness need more attention from male patients as well as the public. Read and share our blog and other social media to support spreading the message! https://linktr.ee/sunjourhc

If you're looking for a natural solution to mild BPH symptoms, consider UMOOZE, a plant therapy containing astragalus and soybean extracts, which was shown in a clinical study to help BPH patients reduce unpleasant symptoms associated with BPH and improve quality of life (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02313233) 

Enjoy the rest of July while it's still here and spread the word on BPH! 

Fridays in the Park, Even With BPH

TGIF! Some people are going to the park this weekend. Among those people are men who have a condition called BPH (prostate enlargement). BPH is a common condition where the prostate gland grows larger in older age. It is associated with symptoms such as frequent urination, weak or slow urinary stream, struggle to start and stop urination, dribble, residual urine, and urges. 

One of the recommendations for men with mild BPH is that they make positive, healthy lifestyle adjustments. This includes nutritiously balanced meals and physical activity such as walking, jogging and swimming. Going to the park for a walk or a jog not only helps cover the physical activity part, but being surrounded by the green, natural environment can have a calming effect in the mind as well. Men who experience BPH may have experience stress from the uncomfortable urinary symptoms, exhaustion from the disruption of sleep, and depression from the struggle to manage symptoms. 

If you are able to practice safe guidelines (wearing a face mask, practicing good hygiene and social distancing) while going to the park, this can help reduce the risk of spreading COVID while getting that outdoor activity in. 

Why is learning about BPH important? Because as men live longer, they are more likely to encounter BPH in their lifetime. If left untreated, the urinary system (bladder and kidneys) can be compromised, and your quality of life can lower tremendously. Spreading awareness and practicing good health can reduce the impact this condition has on the patient, as well as the on the people who love and support him. Men who don't get regular health checkups due to reluctance or fear may be missing out on the chance to regain their quality of life and finding relief from BPH. 

If you wish to consider natural treatment for mild BPH or as a complement to your current regimen, look up the clinical trial study on UMOOZE which contains extracts from astragalus and soy. 

Wishing you a healthy and safe weekend! 

   

Rainy Summers and BPH in Older Men

Even in the summer, storms and showers are taking place around the world. Is it raining in your area? Are you experiencing frequent urination due to BPH? 

BPH is short for benign prostatic hyperplasia. This is the medical term for prostate enlargement, a common condition in older men. It is usually accompanied by frequent urination especially at night, slow urinary flow, struggle to start and stop urinating, urges, sensation of post voiding residual urine. These symptoms may affect a man's daily life in various ways: less sleep, less energy during the day from lack of sleep, stress, frustration, feeling tied to the nearest bathroom, unable to live in the moment, limitations on trips like long flights and work or social activities, etc.

As the rain flows frequently, so too do men with large prostates feel frequent urinary urges. July is Parks and Recreation Month, and not many people go out to parks in the rain. The benches and park equipment are wet, the ground may be slippery, and being caught in the rain and getting your clothes wet would be a problem. 

But just as the rain gives way for a clear sky with rainbows, so to do men with BPH have hope for managing their symptoms and improving their quality of life. Go to the park when the weather is suitable, practice social distancing and wear a face covering so that you can get your walk in the park. Walking can be beneficial alongside a nutritious diet so that you can prevent aggravating the bladder and BPH symptoms. 

Consider natural, safe, plant based treatment that has been clinically tested like UMOOZE. 

While you're staying home away from the rain, read and share our BPH blog to the public to spread awareness of this men's health condition. Stay safe and strive for better prostate health!  

  

Men with BPH During the Heatwave

It's the middle of the week and men with BPH living on the east coast are facing a heatwave. Going to the park during the heatwave might be risky if you're not well hydrated and staying cool. In fact, some meteorologists have recommended staying home if you don't need to be outside during the heatwave.  In addition, as face coverings are recommended when going outside and shopping in some stores, the heatwave may make some people feel that it is harder to breathe. 

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and although older men with BPH may sit home to avoid the heatwave, they can still benefit from shorter visits to the park and fluid intake during the day to reduce bladder irritation and hopefully less frequent trips to the bathroom at night. 

BPH is a condition of the prostate where the prostate grows larger in size which is often associated with frequent urination and uncomfortable urinary symptoms. It is common in older men, and leaving it untreated could mean damage to the bladder, kidneys, and in more extreme cases, complete blockage of the urethra that leads to the inability to expel urine. BPH symptom management, especially in the mild stages is important. 

This Parks and Recreation Month, remember to keep cool and stay hydrated when you go to the park. Try to make shorter visits during the day due to the heatwave. Wear a face covering and follow your local social distancing guidelines. Drink water during the day and less at night to reduce the chances of frequent nightly bathroom trips. Not drinking could lead to thicker urine and bladder irritation, so don't stop drinking water in an attempt to reduce your bathroom trips. Voiding techniques and pelvic floor exercises may help with urges and incontinence. 

Stay cool in the heatwave! Read and share our BPH blog content to spread awareness of this common men's health condition! 

Recreation for Men With BPH

July is Parks and Recreation Month. How do men with BPH enjoy their recreation time? Some men may enjoy golf. Others may enjoy a jog in the park. Others may prefer relaxing at home. If you have BPH, you may have trouble enjoying the things you used to. BPH is the medical term for prostate enlargement and is the acronym for benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is a common condition in older men where the prostate grows larger and can potentially interfere with urinary health. This means men may feel urges to go to the bathroom, experience frequent urination, and not to mention, slow urinary flow, where it is difficult to start or stop pushing out urine. 

This may have hindered men from going out with the buddies before the pandemic, travel on a long flight, or have a long night's rest with their partner. BPH can be a disruptive force. However, managing mild BPH could be as simple as living a healthy lifestyle. In a current pandemic world, we have to practice social distancing and other safety precautions if we decide to go to public areas like parks and other recreational spots. Men with BPH, provided that they follow these public safety guidelines, can still enjoy their time at the park or other form of a safe, healthy recreational activity. 

Managing fluid intake and practicing pelvic floor exercises, double voiding techniques, and safe heat therapy to promote blood circulation may also support men who experience BPH. 

This weekend, you want to relax, and parks are here to offer some relaxation in body and mind. It is nice to get some fresh air and enjoy the greenery of parks provided we do our part to keep the community safe during the pandemic.

What are your plans for this weekend? Are you taking care of your BPH? If you are looking for support in your nutrition, you may consider a clinically tested therapy like UMOOZE to serve as a complement to your current healthy lifestyle plan. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Some Camels Have Big Humps, Some Men Have Big Prostates

Happy hump day! We're in the middle of the week, and we're also in the middle of the month! July is Parks and Recreation Month, so our BPH blog theme is getting men to safely go out to the park for the benefit of their enlarged prostate health. 

BPH is the medical term for prostate enlargement (it stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia). As men get older, their prostate gland grows larger in size. Due to a man's anatomy, the growth of the prostate gland can interfere with urinary health as it pushes against the bladder and squeezes the urethra, making it more narrow. This could translate into frequent urination but with a slow urinary steam! These symptoms are uncomfortable, embarrassing and frustrating for some men.  

Practicing social distancing, wearing a face covering and practicing proper hygiene (such as not touching your face after touching surfaces and washing your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds) can be your key to taking a walk in the park. Walking, jogging and swimming have been cited as good physical activities for older men to partake in (when practiced safely) to help maintain weight, reduce stress, and reduce the risk of excess weight gain, a risk factor for aggravating BPH. 

The greenery is also relaxing for the mind, as men who have BPH may sometimes experience frustration and depression due to struggling with the symptoms. A comprehensive wellness approach is commonly used for men with mild BPH before considering medication and surgery. Other forms of wellness may include traditional Chinese medicine ingredients like astragalus for an immunity boost or the consumption of soy in the diet so that men can consume protein with less fat contents. Some men may also try supplements. If you are looking for a supplement that has been clinically tested for its efficacy in supporting men with BPH, read the clinical trials study on UMOOZE.

This Parks and Recreation Month, we want more support in men’s health and wellness, especially when it comes to BPH!

Team Tuesday: Defeating BPH as a Team!

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and Tuesday is designated as Team Tuesday! Just as parks have a team of people responsible for keeping it safe and clean for visitors, so too can we make overcoming BPH a team effort. For those who may not know, BPH is short for benign prostatic hyperplasia. That is the medical term for prostate enlargement. Prostate enlargement is a common condition in older men where the prostate's growth in size squeezes the urethra, making it too narrow for urine to flow out smoothly. At the same time, large prostate pushes against the bladder and can create the sensation of urinary urges. Imagine the frustration of frequent urinary urges but having a slow urinary stream at the same time. These uncomfortable urinary systems are what many older men deal with when they develop BPH in older age. 

How can a team effort help men? Well, having the public, including family and friends, learn more about BPH can better prepare them to offer support. In other words, it starts with awareness. Men with BPH and the people who care about them can also hold men accountable when it comes to health visits and BPH symptom management (management for mild BPH may include healthy lifestyle habits like eating healthy and physical activity). For example, some senior buddies can get together and go to the park for a walk, a jog, or some recreational activity. Of course, it is important to maintain social distancing, wear a face covering, and maintain good hygiene practices if we go to local parks that are open at this time. 

BPH support groups may also exist to offer emotional and word of mouth support, discussing personal experience, tips that worked for them individually, and more. 

This Team Tuesday, be part of Team Relief from BPH! Safely visit your parks and offer support to men with BPH! 

Food Friday: Nutrition Tips for Men

TGIF! July is Parks and Recreation Month, and Friday is designated as Food Friday! It is a time to recognize park staff who help provide food for those in need during the pandemic, but that got us thinking about our readers who may have BPH or know someone who does. A proper balance of food may help with weight and BPH symptom management. BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate. Prostate enlargement affects millions of men who age into their senior years. It is associated with urinary issues such as frequent urination day and night, slow or poor urinary flow, straining to push out urine, trouble starting or stopping, and sensation of urine remaining in the bladder. 

A healthy nutrition plan of eating and drinking well can help benefit men who are experiencing BPH symptoms. For example, fluid intake habits can support bladder discomfort. If you drink more fluids in the day and less at night, you may help reduce those frequent trips to the bathroom. Although drinking more often may sound counterintuitive, drinking healthy drinks like water can help make urine less thick. When we stop drinking fluids, we make the urine in our body thicker, which irritates the bladder, and not to mention dehydration. We don't want to be dehydrated, especially in the summer! If you're out in the park during a hot day, it's important to prevent heat stroke by staying hydrated. 

Eating well will depend on any allergies and dietary restrictions you may have due to other conditions such as diabetes. You may also have religious or ideological restrictions where you can't consume certain foods or ingredients. In general, it is important to eat in moderation (controlling portions and being sure to get nutrition from the food groups). Men in Asia have lower prostate problem incidence rates, and it has been proposed that this may be due to having soy in the diet. Soy is high in protein and low in fat. For example, replacing some meat options (high in protein and higher in fat compared to soy) with soy may be beneficial, or adding soy and reducing meat portions. 

Some people have also looked to pumpkin seeds and food containing lycopene (like tomatoes) as well for prostate support, while cranberry has been consumed for bladder support. Although more studies may be necessary to prove a link between these foods and prostate/urinary health, many can agree that a balanced diet (not too much of one specific food, not just one food group, etc.) is important. 

Reducing food high in sugar and fat, reducing alcohol and consumption of diuretics and caffeine may also help reduce frequent bathroom trips and reduce the aggravation of BPH. 

Enjoy your weekend, enjoy your local parks safely and enjoy healthy food and drink! Read and share our BPH blog to spread awareness of this common men's health issue (content can be viewed on various platforms of your choice via https://linktr.ee/sunjourhc). 

July is Parks and Recreation Month (and Canada Day) for Men with BPH!

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To the Canadians out there, Happy Canada Day! It's a new month, and July is Parks and Recreation Month. Because of the global pandemic, it may be scary for some to go outside to visit parks, but if you practice social distancing and guidelines you can safely enjoy parks and have more walking activity to help manage your BPH. BPH is a men's health issue of the prostate where the prostate gland grows larger due to age and is common in older men. It is associated with frequent urination, especially at night, and poor urinary flow. 

This month, our blog's theme is Parks and Recreation (not the comedy show, haha)! Let's explore ideas to safely reduce our stress and increase physical activity in our beautiful parks to help reduce the impact of BPH and improve our overall health. 

Are you an outdoorsy type? Do you like going outdoors and taking walks around the park? We look forward to celebrating the green, promoting parks and nature, and finding activities for senior men to enjoy to help their BPH and other men's health issues alongside their family, friends and strangers (within a safe distance of course). 

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